Sit and Stay

Try as we might to avoid chemicals, they are a part of our lives. They’re frequently used for routine household cleaning or to rid your home of pests such as ants, mice or fleas. Accidents can occur with these chemicals if we use too much product or leave it where Pets and children may be [...]

I am not one of our regular bloggers. Nor am I a Pet healthcare expert. I have, however, worked at Banfield for over nine years and, like all of my colleagues here, am a Pet lover. I decided to write this week because something’s been on my mind for a while— my dog, Niko. He’s [...]

I heard on a talk radio show yesterday a very animated conversation about how people react to spiders— they’re pretty much afraid of them. The discussion revolved around how frightening it could be if a spider were to appear in bed or on the wall near your bed while you were trying to sleep.  Then, [...]

Heartworm Disease: It Hurts. It kills. It is costly and traumatic to treat.
Banfield, The Pet Hospital, Omaha, Nebraska
Many vets, as well as the American Heartworm Society (www.heartwormsociety.org), are recommending heartworm prevention year-round for all dogs, no matter what part of the country they live in, because it does exist everywhere; many people travel with their [...]